Semester Grade Calculator
A semester GPA zooms in on one term: this term’s grades, weighted by this term’s credits. Add your courses to see the semester figure on its own — separate from your cumulative record.
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Formula
How to use this calculator
- Add a row per course taken this semester.
- Select each grade and enter its credit hours.
- Press Calculate for the semester GPA.
Worked example
Two 3-credit courses, graded A and B.
- Points: 4.0 × 3 = 12 and 3.0 × 3 = 9.
- GPA: 21 ÷ 6 = 3.50.
Result: The semester GPA is 3.50.
Frequently asked questions
Semester GPA vs cumulative GPA — what is the difference?
Semester GPA covers one term; cumulative GPA blends every term, weighted by all credits taken. One great semester lifts the cumulative figure only in proportion to its credits.
What GPA makes the Dean’s List?
Commonly 3.5 or higher for a term, but the threshold and name (Dean’s List, honor roll, honors) are set by each school — treat 3.5 as a typical benchmark, not a rule.
Do pass/fail courses count?
Usually not — pass/fail courses are excluded from GPA at most schools, though a fail sometimes counts. This calculator counts only the graded rows you enter.
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